Motortrend Camaro Convertible Review: looks better than coupe?

[htron50]

The Camaro convertible could NOT have been done any better!
If I wanted a vert, Camaro is it! Great Job GM!

[besherman]

Originally Posted by Number 3

But I am really puzzled. This is a variant of the Camaro thus it IS a Camaro. So when it gets a glowing review why would anyone jump on it? So it isn't a win/lose, it's more of a why on earth would you dissagree with a positive review of the car we all come on here to talk about.

This seems to be a pathology that afflicts a few (not most) Camaro coupe owners. Since they have already purchased their cars, they feel threatened by Chevy's new offerings. They suffer from pangs of anxiety as they wonder if they should have waited to buy or when they think about the beating they'll take if they trade their current cars in.

That's why this minority is always so critical about the new stuff (convertible, ZL1, etc) coming down the pike.

It's sad really.

[SSLarry]

Thank you professor Denali for your diagnoses of that most troubling disease.

I actually agree with you. It is very common to strongly defend one's $35000 purchase even in the face of facts.

Though perhaps you should spend some time owning a Camaro before criticizing fellow forum members about how they 'feel' about their own cars. Just a thought.

[BlemsBumble]

Babble on, MOTOR TREND...

[Shortbus]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

+ 253 lbs and .2 tenth slower in the 1/4 mile. Yet, they say it does everything better than the Coupe.

Top up = not a fan
Top down = looks pretty cool.

But I still can't get over + 253 lbs in a car that's already a little too heavy to start with.

0-60 in 4.9 seconds? I don't think weight's a real issue with this or any 2SS Camaro.

[SSLarry]

Who else is in love with the strut tower brace? When the part number is available, that might be a good mod for the SS coupe owners (non supercharger).

[Neozyne]

Id trade in for T Tops prolly never happen tho

[5thGenIndy500]

Hey, does anyone know who manufactures the top?

[shinzon]

Originally Posted by Padre

253 lbs heavier?

Padre

OMG a LS1GTO convert.......... !!!!!

He left the flock ~

it was a fun stink of time in the GTO until well....

[ctinatx]

Originally Posted by 5thGenIndy500

Hey, does anyone know who manufactures the top?

Don't know the company name but it I remeber hearing it is the same company who makes it for the convertible Corvette

[besherman]

Originally Posted by SSLarry

Thank you professor Denali for your diagnoses of that most troubling disease.

I actually agree with you. It is very common to strongly defend one's $35000 purchase even in the face of facts.

Though perhaps you should spend some time owning a Camaro before criticizing fellow forum members about how they 'feel' about their own cars. Just a thought.

I'm waiting (in)patiently for a ZL1 convertible and will be damn disappointed if they don't get around to producing one.

And, no, you won't catch me dumping on the Gen6 after having bought a $60K Gen5.

[Camarodriver]

I also agree with others here, the rear "flat" quarter is one of my favorite parts of the car. I understand why there is less deck with convertible as there is all that mechanism and all to deal with. I don't think it looks any better, just different. There is no way the vert looks better than the coupe with the top up, it just looks so temporary. When that roof is down, it looks it's best without a doubt.

The only thing I think is better about the vert when the roof is up, is that the rear window goes down. It's a "true" hardtop in this respect, as in both windows go down. Of course it's not a hardtop, it's a soft top, but the rear window should go down in our coupes, if it was viable or possible.

I can't wait to see one in person!
eB

[PercyJWellingtonIII]

Originally Posted by Bond

Yeah... I saw that too.
They describe the big stamped quarters on the coupe as a negative thing. It's one of my favorite parts of the car! Love my coupe!!

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Yeh...where the roofline meets the deck is a classic peice of architecture.

[Bonanza7]

Why would those of us who already bought one, feel threatened by a new offering? We all knew they were going to bring a rag top out. As for me, I would love to get one, but the hit on trade-in is just too great, and our dealers in Phoenix are gougers as it is. (Obscene gouging) So, for the great rag top days--- bought a new motorcycle. Thousands less, tremendous mileage, and the ultimate convertible.